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What Happens After Your Boil Pops? 🤔🤔 Does It Heal Itself, Disappears Or What? Still New To This.
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Yes that’s how mine where till I had them cut out I was nervous about it but I’m so glad I did I feel so much better now 🥰

Just Wanting Ideas On What Others Use For Flares?
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Such as areas that aren’t exposed to air as much like thighs!

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Hot baths and medicated lip balm to help them drain faster than triple antibiotic cream after hot bath

Hello All! Have Any Of You Used Humira For HS? If So, Did It Help Or Make It Worse?
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I was on Humira for two years did nothing

Surgery Under The Breasts To Remove Tracks… Has Anyone Done This ? I’m So So Scared
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I’ve had it done on my left breast. Not a pleasant experience and took half a year to completely heal, but I’ve not had one more flare up there since.

How Do One Be Intimate Without Worrying About The Odor Or Someone Seeing The Infected Sight?
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It's very hard. I just tell and send that person a pic and let a person know it's not contagious.

How Do I Become Intimate With A Person With This Mess Of A Body?
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After my late husband, I have not had an intimate relationship because of fear, shame and anxiety. It’s been years and I’m so lonely. I don’t know how to move forward…

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I fear that humiliation. I’m so sorry you have to go through this…

How Can I Heal This
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So I got a huge one under my breast, and there is now a massive hole it's so painful. How do I heal it, or what can I do. I just put a plaster over it at the moment. Also, I got a massive one under my arm. It's hard and as big as a tennis ball, but it hasn't been drained yet. I have it for almost 3 /4 weeks

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I would get an appt to see your dermatologist or even PCP. With the redness and rash extending from it looks infected and that you may need antibiotics. In the meantime, keep it covered with non-stick… read more

What Pain Medication Have People With This Disease Used That Really Works? Also How Often Was It Given To You ?
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Only Percocet. But my state has made it nearly impossible to have that prescribed now. So I am in constant pain. When it gets REALLY unbearable, I take an omeprazole, 2 Aleve, and 3 Tylenol. And that… read more

It Is HS Awareness Week! Anyone Hosting Or Attending Any Events This Week?
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Well, it was the same way with autism when my kids were diagnosed. 😣 Now, everyone thinks they are an expert! 🙄 Give me a break! Like HS, if you ain't livin' with it, you have no idea! 😉

How Do You Deal With It Mentally. My Son Is Not Handling G It Well
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Thankyou